Last updated: September 8, 2025
Thing to Do
Fishing on Lake Roosevelt NRA
NPS
With over 600 miles of shoreline, both inside and adjacent to the recreation area, Lake Roosevelt offers plenty of opportunities for spectacular places to cast a line. Find a beautiful spot to spend the day along the shore or grab a permit and take your boat out on the deep, blue water.
You can fish from shore anywhere outside of harbors and designated swim areas. Fishing is prohibited in harbors and designated swim areas because hooks and fishing line can result in injury or drowning. More details on fishing can be found on our website.
Before you go: Check out the updated fish consumption advisory from Washington Department of Public Health.
Need a boat or a guide? Check out the authorized fishing charter services at Lake Roosevelt.
Please do not put fish remains back into the lake.They take a long time to decompose, resulting in a littered and polluted lake.
You can fish from shore anywhere outside of harbors and designated swim areas. Fishing is prohibited in harbors and designated swim areas because hooks and fishing line can result in injury or drowning. More details on fishing can be found on our website.
Before you go: Check out the updated fish consumption advisory from Washington Department of Public Health.
Need a boat or a guide? Check out the authorized fishing charter services at Lake Roosevelt.
Please do not put fish remains back into the lake.They take a long time to decompose, resulting in a littered and polluted lake.
Details
Activity
Fishing
Pets Allowed
Yes with Restrictions
Learn about bringing your pets to Lake Roosevelt.
Please do not leave your pet in a vehicle during the hot summer days. Temperatures can rise very quickly inside and this can lead to the death of your beloved pet. If you're unsure whether or not it is too hot, then it probably is.
Please do not leave your pet in a vehicle during the hot summer days. Temperatures can rise very quickly inside and this can lead to the death of your beloved pet. If you're unsure whether or not it is too hot, then it probably is.
Activity Fee
Yes
Getting a Fishing License:
Washington State fishing regulations and licensing requirements apply when fishing on Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Anyone age 15 and older must have a personal use, recreational license valid for freshwater in their possession while fishing.
Anyone fishing from waters adjacent to or from the reservation shoreline should contact the tribes to determine whether an additional license is required.
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation can be reached at (509) 634-2110.
The Spokane Tribe of Indians can be reached at (509) 625-3511.
Reservations
No
Accessibility Information
Accessibility varies regarding ground surface, distance to parking, shoreline facilities, and camping or picnic areas at each location. Boat launches and campgrounds have accessibility information with each listing under that section.
Please contact us with any additional questions regarding specifics: 509-754-7800 or Email the park.
An audio described park brochure can be found on our website.
Please contact us with any additional questions regarding specifics: 509-754-7800 or Email the park.
An audio described park brochure can be found on our website.